A perennial difficulty in discussing ‘training’ (and many other subjects) is that the word has connotations in English that don’t always correspond with how the word is used in the Bible. In modern English, ‘training’ normally relates to becoming proficient in some practice or art or profession. By a mix of instruction, observation, practice and discipline, ‘trainees’ learn how to do something well—whether that’s running hurdles or becoming a soldier. ‘Training’ in our world is usually task-oriented, with a focus on the processes
